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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,992.56, 53,784.97 and 25,564.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,992.56, 53,784.97 and 25,564.69 is: 35,263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,992.56 : 53,784.97 = 25,564.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,992.56/53,784.97 = 25,564.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,992.56x = 53,784.97 × 25,564.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,992.56x = 1,374,995,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,995,822.42/38,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,263.03

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